| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8804516 | The Spine Journal | 2018 | 19 Pages |
Abstract
Obesity is a risk factor for CES from disc herniation. The CES cases also had a greater amount of herniated material, focally narrower canal, and larger epidural fat deposits. The latter may be the mechanism linking obesity with CES.
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Authors
Duncan MD, MSc, Jennifer C. PhD, Kevin R. MD, Fawaz MD, MBA, Christopher S. MD, MSc,